Sabah Choudrey is an award-winning, reluctant activist. He's also an author, youth worker, Pride organiser, Saturday morning Fun Run participant – the list is exhausting, but they somehow found time for me and Tracks of Our Queers.

Sabah has also featured on the Diversity Power List 24/25, serves as the Vice Chair of Trustees for the Inclusive Mosque Initiative, a Gay Times Future Fighters Honouree, and the writer of the book Supporting Trans People of Colour. 

We discuss music by Planningtorock, Linkin Park, and Dr Zeus.

Follow Sabah online.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

Rhys Nicholson is a comedian, actor, and judge on Drag Race Down Under.

They began their stand-up journey in their teens, with regular train rides to Sydney’s open mic evenings, before launching onto the global comedy scene with a slot on Conan O’Brien. This, in turn, lead to a Netflix special, which found it’s way to one RuPaul. 

They’ve won countless awards, have toured globally multiple times, and are a regular panellist and host on Australian television. 

Their book DISH was published in 2023. Their experience and voice on the relationship that some queer people have with bodies and food is one I personally welcome. 

We discuss music by the Scissor Sisters, Talking Heads, and David Byrne. Follow Rhys online.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

Peppermint joins me for our 50th episode. 

A mainstay of New York nightlife, Peppermint burst onto the global queer scene as a finalist in RuPaul's Drag Race's ninth season. Soon after, she became the first trans actress to originate a principle role on Broadway, and has starred in dozens of television roles, most recently in Michelle Buteau's Survival of the Thickest on Netflix.

She continues to regularly appear on mainstream news outlets as a powerfully articulate activist for trans folk, and co-hosts Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with Bob the Drag Queen.  

We discuss music by Kina, Maxwell, and Janet Jackson. Follow Peppermint online.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

Eric Schnall is a Broadway producer and author from New York.

Eric grew up attending Broadway productions with his parents, leading to a professional career which saw him driving critically-lauded shows like the Hedwig and the Angry Inch revival, and Fleabag.

In 2024, Eric published his first book, I Make Envy on Your Disco – a love letter to Berlin, through the eyes of a late 30s gay man exploring the city in the early 2000s, running from personal turmoil and finding solace in the concrete jungle.

I love Berlin, so I was already on board, but I really love Eric's book. Berlin is as much a character in the story as any of the fabulous people in Eric's cast, and I highly recommend it to fans of Less. 

We discuss music by Prince, Deee-Lite, and the Eurythmics. Follow Eric online.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

Chloe Petts is a *very* funny comedian from the UK. 

Her work is littered with brilliant examples of what I think of as 'soft' activism – she skilfully endears audiences with her warmth, before a one-two punch reminder of the foolishness of homo- and transphobia. 

Chloe is touring the UK and Australia throughout 2025, and you can find her tour dates here.

We discuss music by Tina Turner, Haim, and Kasabian (!). Follow Chloe online.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

Margaret Cho. Period.

A groundbreaking comedian, actor, musician, and advocate, Margaret Cho has been smashing barriers and ceilings in entertainment since the early 1990s. She's a massive queero of mine, and I was quite honestly shook to be on a Zoom with the Notorious C.H.O. herself.

Margaret just released her third studio album, Lucky Gift, including punk pop girl group bangers, musings on opioid addiction, and a beautiful tribute to her mentor, Robin Williams.

We discuss music by Erasure, the Hedwig and the Angry Inch soundtrack, and k.d. lang. Follow Margaret online here.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

Faustina Agolley is a writer, producer, DJ, presenter, actor, and all-round legend.

She hosted Video Hits, Channel Ten’s flagship music program in Australia, from 2006-2011; she’s toured with Oprah Winfrey as her resident DJ, and she made her stage debut in the 2017 Sydney Theatre Company award-winning production, The Father.

We discuss music by Kylie Minogue, Janelle Monaé, and Tyler, The Creator.

You can follow Faustina online here.

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

David Polson AM is an advocate and educator for HIV awareness. Just 29 in 1984 when he was diagnosed in HIV himself, David is currently celebrating his 70th birthday.

In 2023, he founded Qtopia, a museum in Sydney dedicated to the commemoration and celebration of LGBTQIA+ resilience. To mark his milestone birthday and contributions to HIV advocacy, the museum will open a memorial garden, dedicated to all queer Australians lost to HIV/AIDS.

In this live, in-person conversation, we discuss music by Edith Piaf, Ricky May, and Maria Callas. Learn more about David here, and Qtopia here.

Thank you to Forbes Street Studios for hosting this conversation.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

Ash Gordon is a New York-bred, LA-based songwriter, producer, and now playwright, best known for her collaborations with a galaxy of stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race, including but not limited to Trixie Mattel, Sharon Needles, Trinity the Tuck, and most prolifically, Alaska, with ten #1 albums on the iTunes charts to her name. 

Together with Alaska and their collaborator Tomas Costanza, Ash wrote the book, score, and lyrics for DRAG: The Musical, a high octane, high camp spectacle currently selling out performances off Broadway.

We discuss music by the Kinks, the Spice Girls, and the B-52s. Follow Ash online, and buy tickets to DRAG: The Musical here.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.

Bishi is an artist, composer and producer born in London of Bengali heritage. Trained in both Hindustani and Western Classical styles, she has released and composed three albums, several EPs, movie and documentary soundtracks, and tirelessly advocates for the elevation of women, trans, and non-binary creative practitioners in music and technology.

From coming up in London's queer underground in the 90s, Bishi has carved out a career path precisely for herself – to be frank, she is completely bad ass. I first saw her perform many moons ago at Latitude Festival in 2009, and this conversation was a beautiful opportunity to connect with Bishi after she has gone on to achieve so much.

We discuss music by Minty, Missy Elliott, and Kate Bush. Follow Bishi online here.

The other bits:

• Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy Gott
• Listen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlist
• You can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at [email protected]
• Our beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe

Support the show

• Follow the pod on Insta at @tracksofourqueers, or email me at [email protected]
• Help keep the show ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here
• Enjoy the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers Spotify playlist

Thanks besties.